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cross-tolerance

noun/ˌkrɒsˈtɒlərəns/

C2CEFR level
70/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

Reduced responsiveness to one drug that develops as a result of tolerance to another related drug.

Cross-tolerance between the two opioids complicated the calculation of an equivalent dose.

Topic: Pharmacology in Medical English

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